easy_notifications 1.0.4

A secure and privacy-focused Flutter plugin for handling local notifications with enhanced features and SOC 2 compliance considerations.

Easy Notifications

A secure and privacy-focused Flutter plugin for handling local notifications with enhanced features and SOC 2 compliance considerations.

Features

• 🔒 Secure handling of notification data
• 🎯 Precise scheduling with timezone support
• 🖼️ Rich media notifications (images, custom styles)
• 📱 Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
• 🔐 Permission handling best practices
• 📋 Action buttons support
• ⏰ Exact timing with background wake-up support
• 🛡️ Privacy-first approach

Getting Started

Installation

Add this to your package's pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  easy_notifications: ^1.0.4

Platform Setup

Android

Add the following permissions to your AndroidManifest.xml:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS"/>

iOS

Add the following keys to your Info.plist:

<key>UIBackgroundModes</key>
<array>
    <string>fetch</string>
    <string>remote-notification</string>
</array>

Basic Usage

// Initialize the plugin(Not required)
await EasyNotifications.init();

// Request permissions(Not required)
final hasPermission = await EasyNotifications.askPermission();

// Show a simple notification
await EasyNotifications.showMessage(
  title: 'Hello!',
  body: 'This is a notification',
);

// Show a notification with an image
await EasyNotifications.showMessage(
  title: 'Hello!',
  body: 'This is a notification with an image',
  imagePath: 'assets/images/notification_image.jpg',
);

// Schedule a notification
await EasyNotifications.scheduleMessage(
  title: 'Reminder',
  body: 'Time for your meeting!',
  scheduledDate: DateTime.now().add(Duration(hours: 1)),
);

## Recent Updates

### Version 1.0.4
* Updated all dependencies to latest versions
* Improved documentation clarity
* Enhanced compatibility with latest Flutter version

### Version 1.0.3
* Fixed Android implementation and configuration
* Added proper permissions handling
* Improved platform compatibility
* Enhanced error handling

### Android Setup
Make sure to add the following permissions to your Android Manifest:

```xml
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.VIBRATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM" />

Security & Privacy Considerations

Data Storage

• All temporary files are stored in the app's secure directory
• Images are processed locally without external uploads
• Notification data is not persisted beyond its lifetime

Permissions

• Minimal permissions requested
• Clear user consent flows
• Granular permission controls

Best Practices

• No sensitive data in notifications
• Secure local storage handling
• Privacy-preserving logging

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guide for details.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Compliance

This plugin is designed with SOC 2 compliance in mind:

• Security: Implements secure data handling practices
• Availability: Ensures reliable notification delivery
• Processing Integrity: Maintains accurate scheduling
• Confidentiality: Protects user data
• Privacy: Respects user consent and data rights